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Letter: Support the House of Neighborly Service

Posted:
08/08/2014 09:06:30 PM MDT

The recent RH article "137 is a program, not a shelter" was intended to bring awareness to our community of a shortfall of funds for House of Neighborly Service's 137 Homeless Connection Program. Also, to share the need in our community to assist homeless people-individuals and families; and bring assurance that HNS takes the issue of homelessness extremely seriously and provides a comprehensive program to ensure that individuals and families are receiving a hand-up rather than a hand-out level of assistance.

With the success of helping the homeless population secure housing, jobs, and safe shelter, the situation is less visible, but has not decreased nor been eliminated. The complex issue of homelessness continues to be one that our community, as others must address.

While 137 and Angel House did not receive funding from the Loveland Human Service Commission this year, other HNS programs received generous support and for that we are very grateful. House of Neighborly Service has served as a trusted partner in this community for 54 years.

It is truly a collective community effort to make our City a stronger one by assisting others when needed.

It takes all of us working together, not becoming dependent on one resource to be the answer, but allowing everyone the opportunity to get involved in making our community a wonderful place to live.

As we head toward the fall and winter season, please join in these efforts by supporting the House of Neighborly Service with your time and particularly with financial support.

Glorie Magrum

Loveland

Glorie Magrum is the executive director for House of Neighborly Service.